M3.0
Depth:
12.6 km
M3.0 Earthquake near Yeşilyurt (Turkey)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Yeşilyurt (Turkey) on December 18, 2025 at 18:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 km — deeper than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Karaca Dag
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Erciyes Volcanic Complex
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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
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Nemrut Dagi
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